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A Backyard Built for Playing Games

Turn a ho-hum lawn into a hub of activity with a sport court for horseshoes, croquet, or bocce. This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how

planters repurposed into a grilling station

Create extra storage and work surface from garden accessories and sheet metal

How to Build a Grilling Station

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Hanging the Stars and Stripes will give your house a nice seasonal touch of classic Americana. Here's how

How to Install a Front-Entry Flagpole

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Before the season really heats up, give your barbecue its annual checkup. Follow our how-to advice to get your grill...

Get Your Grill Ready for Barbecue Season

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Centriq is on a mission to radically simplify your life as a homeowner. Learn how

Centriq | The Ultimate Mobile App for Home Organization, Repair and Maintenance

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TOH heads south with new Generation Next apprentices to restore and renovate two historic homes

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Find the zone for your town to determine what plants will flourish in your yard.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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We’re relaunching our nationwide search for apprentices who will work alongside—and learn from—the experts at This...

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It was an honor to work alongside this wonderful young man and such a tragedy to lose him. Austin will always be a...

Austin Wilson: In Memoriam

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Tidy up from top to bottom with help from the pros. Here's just about everything we've got on the topic

Spring Cleaning

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Kids Making It is the organization that turned Austin on to woodworking. They're raising funds to assist Austin's...

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Tips on how to choose and install a little shaded relaxation

How to Hang a Hammock

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The pros at Reviewed.com share their top product picks, including "smart" bulbs, locks, smoke detectors, and...

Reviewed.com | Best Smart Home Products

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Rubs, sauces, relishes, and bastes are essential additions that give grilled food its character, personality, and soul

Secrets to Better BBQ

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Add these tools to your belt for an even-better barbecue season

15 Grill Accessories We Love

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Honor Old Glory by following the Flag Code's proper display guidelines

Flag Hanging Dos and Don'ts

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Our six-point inspection plan will help you spot signs of trouble

How to Do a Deck-Safety Check

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Summer means fun al fresco, so make sure your landscape is picture perfect and tricked out before the guests arrive

Get Your Backyard Ready for an Outdoor Party

How to Build a Fold-Down Murphy Bar

Use cedar lumber and a doweling jig to create an outdoor piece that can handle its share of liquor

How to Build a Fold-Down Murphy Bar

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Use cedar boards and lawn-mower wheels to make a portable food cart

How to Build a Rolling Grill Table

How to Build a Cedar Ice Chest

Make a handsome cooler enclosure to update a backyard essential

How to Build a Cedar Ice Chest

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Offer guests cocktails and brews by wheeling out this dedicated serving station

How to Build an Outdoor Bar Cart

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A 1960s house gains much-needed polish and more pleasing proportions

Photoshop Redo: From Disjointed to Delightful

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Use cedar boards to make a table and benches fit to host family and friends for years to come

How to Build a Classic Picnic Table

How to Build Your Own Porch Swing

Get yourself the best seat not in the house, and enjoy it all summer long

How to Build and Hang a Porch Swing

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TOH took part in a bipartisan event addressing the skills gap in the U.S.—and TOH Insiders were there!

This Old House Goes to Washington, D.C.

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Create a built-in place for coats and storage, with a seat to perch on while you tie your shoes

How to Build a Mudroom Bench

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There are some easy ways to amp up the storage in your small kitchen

Easy Kitchen Storage Upgrades Shopping Guide

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Want a fantastic lawn fast? Sod it. Here's what you need to know to get the job done right

How to Sod a New Lawn

Fire Pit Shipping Guide

Building a fire pit is one of the top projects on the site. Get everything you need to make one of your own, packed...

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Think outside the standard wood platform with smart design ideas for a range of settings and budgets

17 Stunning Decks to Inspire Your Backyard Transformation

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How to make an old-fashioned rope swing, with instructions for parents and kids

How to Build a Tree Swing

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Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook teaches his apprentice how to identify and repair a walkway that...

How to Repair a Paver Walkway

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Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada gives some tips on starting an organic garden

How to Start an Organic Garden

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Determine your growing condition problems based on the weeds that thrive in them

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Open shelves and cheery cottage-style details give a dark cook space a fresh new feel

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When flowers get out of hand, just split them up and make new plants

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